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Drivers approaching a school bus displaying flashing yellow lights are legally required to bring their vehicle to a complete stop immediately.

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The statement is False. Flashing yellow lights on a school bus signal that the bus is preparing to stop, instructing drivers to slow down and prepare to stop rather than requiring an immediate complete stop.
Flashing yellow lights on a school bus notify drivers that the bus is preparing to stop. Drivers must slow down and be ready to stop, but an actual stop is not legally required until the red lights are activated.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal state displayed by the school bus.
The bus is displaying flashing yellow lights.
Different colored flashing lights on a school bus communicate distinct legal duties to surrounding drivers.
2
Apply traffic rules governing school bus warning lights.
Flashing yellow lights indicate driver preparation to stop; flashing red lights require an immediate stop.
Yellow lights serve as an advance caution signal so drivers can reduce speed safely before the red lights activate.

Key Concept

Distinction between flashing yellow (prepare to stop) and flashing red (mandatory stop) lights on school buses
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